Physician - Family Practice

Job Description

We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with 8-hour day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week. The physician will deliver comprehensive medical services within a correctional healthcare setting and provide leadership in collaboration with the Health Services Supervisor.

Job Details

• Location: California
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician
• Schedule: 8-hour days, 5x per week (40 hours/week)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide a range of professional medical services to inmates/residents, including examinations, diagnosis, prescribing medications, treatment, and follow-up care
• Offer leadership for the medical program in partnership with the Health Services Supervisor
• Monitor operations and review standards of care provided to inmates/residents
• Conduct interviews for admissions and make associated decisions
• Make clinical rounds and participate in treatment team meetings to develop and revise health plans
• Direct unit treatment operations and perform minor or occasional major surgery as needed
• Conduct clinics for nursing specialists, including making diagnoses, determining treatment, and issuing prescriptions and protocols
• Maintain effective relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and external agencies
• Adhere to established corporate, facility, and correctional policies while exercising sound independent judgment
• Assist in developing facility medical policy and motivate staff to follow procedures
• Evaluate medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early release as clinically appropriate
• Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses
• Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records
• Audit medical files and evaluate methods to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Meet with outside hospital and agency administrators to maintain strong working relationships
• Support accreditation processes by ensuring organizational efficiency and appropriate services
• Accept on-call responsibilities as needed
• Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences as required
• Provide health counseling and education to individuals or groups
• Clearly communicate responsibilities and accountability to subordinates

Additional Information

• California medical license required
• US Citizenship required for ICE clearance; expedited clearance available for new activation
• Background and credit investigation required for clearance

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.